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My baby's pediatrician asked me not to give my daugther milk or even lactaid for 3 days because of loose stools. can she at least have almond milk which she likes?

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Yes: Almond milk or hemp milk are nutritious and not related to cow's milk.

Answered 9/9/2017

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Almond milk: Almond milk is liable to make your child's diarhea much worse. Be cautious.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 11/8/2020

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